A MAN was found dead at his Liverpool home the day after he was knocked over by a bicycle.

Emergency services were called to the home of Thomas Anthony Melia in Vauxhall, the morning after he had discharged himself from hospital following the collision in the city centre.

The 61-year-old pedestrian had been involved in a collision with a cyclist in St Johns Lane off Whitechapel on Wednesday evening.

He suffered head injuries and was taken to the Royal hospital but discharged himself, police said.

The ECHO understands that Mr Melia was assessed and had been told to expect a wait of around two hours before he would be seen by a doctor.

“It is not known how long he waited before he decided to leave.

However, paramedics were called to his home yesterday morning where he was found dead.

They reported his death to the police.

A post mortem was due to be carried out later today.

Diane Wake, executive nurse and chief operating officer at the Royal Hospital, said: “Our thoughts and sympathies are with Mr Melia’s family at this sad time.

“We are confident that Mr Melia’s care and treatment was appropriate and timely whilst he was in the Emergency Department.”

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the collision which happened between 7.10 and 7.15pm.

The cyclist stopped at the scene of the collision and police said he is helping them with their inquiries.

A spokeswoman for Merseyside police said: “Officers believe the area was busy at the time of the collision and would urge anyone who witnesses it to call us.” Contact Merseyside police on 0151 777 5444.